Music Journey
An ongoing series on the music and culture of countries around the world through photos and videos
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Cimarrón from Colombia Performs Across Taiwan
Cimarrón, the acclaimed six-member ensemble that performed in Japan with Min-On in 2024, held a concert tour across Taiwan from October 15 to 26. Renowned as one of Colombia’s leading groups in the traditional joropo genre, they delivered stirring performances...
MIN-ON Kids Festa 2025 Welcomes Around 4,300 Participants
The Min-On Concert Association hosted MIN-ON Kids Festa 2025, which took place in three cities—Kanazawa, Tottori, and Ebetsu—and welcomed approximately 4,300 participants. (September 9, Settsu City, Osaka Prefecture) The event featured three main programs: (1)...
Cimarrón from Colombia Performs Across Taiwan
Cimarrón, the acclaimed six-member ensemble that performed in Japan with Min-On in 2024, held a concert tour across Taiwan read more…
MIN-ON Kids Festa 2025 Welcomes Around 4,300 Participants
The Min-On Concert Association hosted MIN-ON Kids Festa 2025, which took place in three cities—Kanazawa, Tottori, and Ebetsu—and welcomed approximately 4,300 participants.
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Min-On Music Journey No. 99: Togo
Welcome to Min-On’s Music Journey! Today, the Min-On Concert Association and the Embassy of the Republic of Togo in Japan are pleased to welcome you to the Republic of Togo read more…
September 2025 School Concerts
In September 2025, the Min-On Concert Association organized nine school concerts across Japan. Approximately 3,700 students from 13 schools read more…
Cimarrón from Colombia Performs Across Taiwan
Cimarrón, the acclaimed six-member ensemble that performed in Japan with Min-On in 2024, held a concert tour across Taiwan read more…
MIN-ON Kids Festa 2025 Welcomes Around 4,300 Participants
The Min-On Concert Association hosted MIN-ON Kids Festa 2025, which took place in three cities—Kanazawa, Tottori, and Ebetsu—and welcomed approximately 4,300 participants.
read more…
Min-On Music Journey No. 99: Togo
Welcome to Min-On’s Music Journey! Today, the Min-On Concert Association and the Embassy of the Republic of Togo in Japan are pleased to welcome you to the Republic of Togo read more…
September 2025 School Concerts
In September 2025, the Min-On Concert Association organized nine school concerts across Japan. Approximately 3,700 students from 13 schools read more…
The Gothard Sisters Complete Their Third Japan Tour
The Gothard Sisters – a Celtic music trio of sisters from Edmonds, Washington – returned to Japan from September to October 2025 for their third nationwide tour read more…
Curly Strings Complete a Heartwarming and Successful Second Japan Tour
From September to October, the Min-On Concert Association welcomed Curly Strings from Estonia – one of the Baltic States – for an eight-city read more…
🇨🇻🎶 Cabo Verdean songstress Elida Almeida kicked off her Japan tour with the opening concert on November 5! ✨
This marks Min-On’s first cultural exchange with Cabo Verde, and Elida brought the heartfelt sounds of her homeland with her powerful and expressive voice. 🎤💖
She will perform 8 concerts across Japan through November 18.🌺🌍
#ElidaAlmeida #CaboVerde #JapanTour #CulturalExchange #min_on #MusicBindsOurHearts
Announcement “Ponts Sonores Paris 2025” Concert in France
The Min-On Concert Association proudly presents Ponts Sonores Paris 2025 – A Symphony of Friendship between France and Japan, a special concert celebrating cultural harmony through the universal language of music. Ponts Sonores Paris 2025 A Symphony of Friendship...
Results of the Second Preliminary Round: Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
Announcement of the Results of the Second Preliminary Round for The Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 Contestants who are listed below have passed the Second Preliminary Round of the Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 The Final Round of the...
Results of First Preliminary Round: Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
The announcement of the Results of the First Preliminary Round for The Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 No.56 KIKO Erika No.68 Kornilios Viktor MICHAILIDIS No.90 TAKAHASHI Tatsuma No.106 KANNARI Daiki No.124 YOSHIZAKI Ayano No.156 Nikita SOROKIN No.171...
Holding of the Contestants’ Briefing : Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
The contestants' briefing for the Competition was held on Sunday, October 6 The contestants' briefing for the Competition was held on Sunday, October 6 in the presence of Mr. Tadaaki Otaka, chairperson of the Panel of Judges, and Mr. Ken Takaseki, the judge. The First...
“Through Music, We Can Convey Messages and Promote Peace” – Interview with the Ambassador of Nicaragua
“Through Music, We Can Convey Messages and Promote Peace” – Interview with the Ambassador of Nicaragua MIN-ON: Thank you very much for giving us this invaluable opportunity to interview Your Excellency at your embassy today. Could you share your impressions and...
“What’s Important to Me is Not to Perform Superficially” – Interview with Sho Asano
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan, the Korea–Japan Youth Concert 2025 was held in April this year in Tokyo and Osaka. We had the opportunity to interview Sho Asano, a leading Tsugaru-shamisen...
“Our Hearts and Emotions Were the Same” – Interview with Lee Jin-Hee
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan, the "Korea - Japan Youth Concert 2025" was held this April, bringing together young musicians from both countries for a special cultural exchange through music....
“A Moment That Truly Showed the Power of Culture” – Interview with Ms. Kim Hyesue, Director of Korean Cultural Center Osaka
The Korea - Japan Youth Concert 2025 was held for the first time at the Korean Cultural Center Osaka. The performance took place in the newly built Nuri Hall, located in the center’s new building which opened in 2024, and was well received. We spoke with Director Kim...
Georgian ambassador calls on Min-On
On October 10, 2025, His Excellency Mr. Teimuraz Lezhava, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to Japan, paid a courtesy call on the Min-On Culture Center in Tokyo and met with Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi, Executive Managing Director Hideshiro...
Manica Governor of Mozambique visits Min-On
On September 24, 2025, Her Excellency Francisca Domingos Tomás, Governor of Manica Province of the Republic of Mozambique, paid a courtesy call on the Min-On Culture Center in Tokyo. She was led by Mozambique Ambassador-Designate Alberto Paulo and two embassy...
Chinese Minister-Counsellor calls on Min-On
On September 24, 2025, Han Qiang, Minister-Counsellor of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Japan, called on the Min-On Culture Center in Tokyo. He was welcomed by Min-On Vice President Yasuhiro Ito. In their meeting, Minister-Counsellor Han reflected on...
Leading Gandhian scholar visits Min-On
On September 12, Indian Council of Gandhian Studies Chairman Dr. Neelakanta Radhakrishnan called on the Min-On Concert Association. Welcomed by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi, Vice President Yasuharu Ito and others, Dr. Radhakrishnan cited the capacity of music to...